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  1. swerve
    A wife is a very good reason to be in Thailand. Perhaps the wife could move with him. I don't know how sneaking out of the country will go in the end. I do remember hearing about a Nigerian guy who was deported and then snuck back into Thailand. He was eventually caught and deported again, but did manage to stay here for a few years more.
  2. swerve
    I don't know how Thai Immigration catches deportees when they pull a fast one, and try to return early. Like with a name change passport. But, they do catch many of them and it doesn't go well. Maybe your friend doesn't need to be in Thailand. There are other warm countries he can go to and wait out his 5 year ban should he wish to return.
  3. swerve
    You are correct, and not him. A new passport won't help his case. Looks like your buddy will be banned for 5 years + the 20,000 baht fine. His cavalier attitude to overstay is what has got him in this fix.
  4. swerve
    Currently, a handful of members create new topics in the Pub that are constant drivel, all about nothing. This was posted above. I fully agree with this statement.
  5. swerve
    San paints a picture of being the victim. Sounds like the usual Thai wrongdoer excuses (i.e. he was too noisy, the brakes failed, he owed me money, he called me names, etc.) And now someone is dead.
  6. swerve
    Credit card fraud is on the rise. I have had 2 western Visa cards compromised in the past year. It's a pain to have them replaced (50 minutes on the phone to your bank) and sometimes you don't get reimbursed. I now only use my cards when I can't pay with phone or cash.
  7. swerve
    Mr. Action Thailand is on the move. This guy is sooo impressive.
  8. swerve
    I think when I top up my SIM, with money, it is good for a year from that date. I don't think you need a long-term data package. Money in the account should be good enough. It is a good idea to keep the same phone number so friends, dental clinics, etc. can continue to use your number. If you are gone longer than a year, you can get a friend in Thailand to top up your account.
  9. swerve
    Internationally, Thailand is irrelevant and useless. Thailand doesn't stand for anything. Thailand can't even find any fault or censure when 33 Thai citizens are killed in Israel/Gaza.
  10. swerve
    Each to his own. The weather in Thailand is perfect for me. I live here fan only/ no aircon. You won't find a $500 per month apartment in Toronto. Boring, politically correct, expensive, housing hard to find, and bad weather are common complaints about Canada. Good food, safe, free schooling for kids, outdoor activities, mostly free healthcare (maybe long wait times), and can make money are the upsides.
  11. swerve
    Dr. Jack is correct. 20,000 baht fine to be paid at the airport and one year ban will be issued.
  12. swerve
    I read that there were body parts of the Colombian found in the drains of the suite the "chef" was staying at. This suggests the "chef" carved his victim up in his hotel room and couldn't hide all the evidence. Atreaga's body was cut up into many pieces and distributed around Koh Phagnan. I haven't heard if the Spaniard has admitted to the crime.
  13. swerve
    Condolences about your accident BritManToo. Hope you get well soon and can keep your spirits high. This is another reminder of how dangerous the roads are in Thailand. No one knows when it's going to be their turn for disaster.
  14. swerve
    The sub will provide backhanders and make the Chinese happy. What more does it need to do?
  15. swerve
    Nai Harn and Kata beaches haven't been super busy of late. Chalong circle is beginning to get busy from the Kata side. The throng hasn't hit the south part of the island yet, but we know it's coming and for residents it will be awful.
  16. swerve
    Guys and girls there on Beach Road "human trafficking" themselves.
  17. swerve
    I was interested in helping you. Not going to after this post.
  18. swerve
    Amazing that the young lady chose to/could live like this. I like a clean place, and this shocks me. Hard for the landlord to even open the front door! I agree with the first poster that mental illness is likely involved.
  19. swerve
    From his name, flight destination, and I've been "away for 4 years" this guy sounds like a Russian to me. Probably dual citizenship. Maybe Vlad can send him to the Western front.
  20. swerve
    Why does every country destroy everywhere that is beautiful? Phuket, for sure, is getting overrun. 100 flights per day into HKT, and they want to build a second airport.
  21. swerve
    DrJack is correct. Non B Ed stays should get a letter from the school regarding a student leaving the country for a few weeks. The school should be able to fulfill this and know about the issue. Otherwise, you will likely have some problems with immigration upon your return.
  22. swerve
    Not your last, sure. Get a wingman and go back. And when you're in Patts act like you did 25 years ago. Pattaya is still lotsa fun, if you have some cash.
  23. swerve
    These 3 seem like the same thing.
  24. swerve
    This new main guy comes across as a loser. I have zero confidence that he will do anything good.
  25. swerve
    He showed up personally just to tell him how much of a fan he was of Mr. Sen.

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